The 6th NA Jojo Palero Calinan Chess Challenge at the Calinan National High School Covered Court, Calinan, Davao City on Saturday, September 12, 2026 — registration 8:00–9:30 AM, round 1 at 10:00 AM. A ₱16,000 total prize fund across three divisions: Open (₱3,000 to the champion), High School (₱1,500), and Elementary (₱1,500), with cash prizes down to 10th place in every division. Discounted registration fees for Calinan, Baguio, and Marilog district players; strictly no onsite registration. Organized by APX Mindanao Chessmates, One Chess Movement, Calinan Chess Club, and Calinan National High School.
Price Notes
Open: ₱100 for Calinan, Baguio & Marilog players / ₱300 outsiders. High School: ₱75 / ₱250. Elementary: ₱50 / ₱200. Pre-registration only via GCash 09265084538 (NA Jojo Palero) — strictly no onsite registration.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 Registration period: 8:00 – 9:30 AM Round 1 start: 10:00 AM Venue: Calinan National High School Covered Court, Calinan, Davao City Total prize fund: ₱16,000 REGISTRATION FEES (STRICTLY NO ONSITE REGISTRATION) Open: ₱100 Calinan, Baguio & Marilog players / ₱300 outsiders High School: ₱75 Calinan, Baguio & Marilog players / ₱250 outsiders Elementary: ₱50 Calinan, Baguio & Marilog players / ₱200 outsiders GCash: 09265084538 (NA Jojo Palero) TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS Tournament Manager: Wenefredo Ripalda Chief Arbiter: NA Jojo Palero Deputy Chief Arbiter: NA Cecilio Acas Note: the number of rounds and the time control are not stated in the official announcement — please confirm both with the organizers. Organized by APX Mindanao Chessmates, One Chess Movement, Calinan Chess Club, and Calinan National High School.
1. Pick your division — Open, High School, or Elementary. 2. Pre-register and pay the registration fee via GCash: 09265084538 (NA Jojo Palero). • Open: ₱100 Calinan, Baguio & Marilog players / ₱300 outsiders • High School: ₱75 Calinan, Baguio & Marilog players / ₱250 outsiders • Elementary: ₱50 Calinan, Baguio & Marilog players / ₱200 outsiders 3. STRICTLY no onsite registration — register and pay before the event. 4. Be at the Calinan National High School Covered Court, Calinan, Davao City on Saturday, September 12, 2026 — registration check runs 8:00–9:30 AM, round 1 starts 10:00 AM. For inquiries or registration concerns, contact the organizers: NA Jojo Palero — 09265084538 (GCash) Announcement post: https://www.facebook.com/na.jojo.755966/posts/122171055872822064/
Lead Organizer
Entry Fee
₱200.00 - ₱300.00
Date
Sep 12, 2026
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